Learn how to give feedback (+ NEW podcast episode)
In this newsletter:
1. Why is self-knowledge important for leaders?
2. NEW article from Laavu: How to give feedback
3. 25 % lower stress levels with Laavu’s Coaching - Case Evermade
1. Why is self-knowledge important for leaders?
Spring has sprung?– and so did our?newest podcast episode! (Sorry for the bad joke, couldn't help it...)
In this episode,?Lightneer's CEO?Henri Lindgren?shares his learnings regarding?"the value of self-knowledge for leaders"?
He answers questions like:
Find out the answers by choosing one of the following???
2. NEW article from Laavu: How to give feedback
Struggling with feedback?
Read Laavu's newest blog post, written by our co-founder Salla, and learn the best, modern feedback practices suitable for 2023.
Here's a quick rundown of the key takeaways:
1. Ditch the sandwich model and start building a feedback culture. It requires a long-term commitment and effort from everyone involved.
2. Giving feedback can be tough, but it's all about the approach. Aim for a sweet spot in assertiveness and deliver feedback with empathy and respect.
3. Learning and practicing different feedback techniques can make you more skilled in delivering feedback.
4. Organisations should aim to give feedback constantly with low barriers and follow up on feedback to ensure that actions are taken, and development measured.
5. When giving feedback, remember the positive! Acknowledging strengths and achievements can help to build confidence and motivation.
Read the full article:
3. 25 % lower stress levels with Laavu’s Coaching - Case Evermade
Evermade,?a Finnish tech company, enabled its team leaders to access Laavu's Psychological Coaching.
After 3 months of coaching, the team leads reported the following results:
A satisfied client of Laavu himself, Evermade's CEO?Julius Haukkasalo?can be nothing but happy with the results. "In addition to the me benefiting from Laavu's psychological coaching for a long time already, the team leaders reported significant results after only three months of coaching.
"We see no reason why we shouldn't continue to use such a service – to maintain and develop our Team Leads' well-being and psychological performance in the future."
Evermade is a pioneer in taking action to tackle the mega trend of growing challenges to well-being?(Sitra, 2023). Julius believes preventive psychological services will become more and more common in the future, and employers will even be expected to provide such services to their employees.
A simple ePassi benefit will no longer be enough.
"Our team leaders have now an opportunity to get support for their well-being and seek advice from a professional. We've seen positive effects already in the short term", he says.
If you want to discuss how Laavu could help you and your team, book a free trial: